In this episode we explore if drinking more water is the secret to losing more weight on a GLP-1 like Ozempic, Wegovy or Zepbound.

Drinking more water helps you lose more weight because:

• Reduces side effects from GLP-1 medications (especially constipation and nausea)
• Helps maintain energy levels and cognitive function
• Supports kidney function for processing medications
• Promote healthy digestion
• Supports your metabolism and weight management

I think the general estimate we were told as kids to drink 8 cups of water a day is probably not enough water for most people on a GLP-1.

How much is enough water every day? It depends on a number of variables including your age, activity level, weight, climate etc.

The math gets pretty complex so we created a free Drink More Water calculator that calculates a personal estimate for how much water people on GLP-1 journey should drink daily to lose more weight.
https://glp1tribe.com/water-calculator

One good rule of thumb is half your body weight in ounces of water each day. On top of that, many healthcare professionals have suggested people on GLP-1 should drink 10% more water than the normal person. But the reason for the calculator is when you factor in all the variables we should probably drink a lot more water than we think.

- Consider using one of the cool bluetooth water bottles that connects to an app and tracks your daily water consumption.

- One thing I have found helpful is drinking small sips of water all day instead of a lot at once.

- Watermelon is great because it's 92% water!

The good news is testing if drinking more water improves results is free and easy thing for everyone to try. I hope this is helpful for others.